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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.36, 11,462.34 and 4,767.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.36, 11,462.34 and 4,767.88 is: 6,580.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.36 : 11,462.34 = 4,767.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.36/11,462.34 = 4,767.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.36x = 11,462.34 × 4,767.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.36x = 54,651,061.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,651,061.64/8,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,580.22

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